Ground Network and Control Systems Engineer

The role designs, builds, and operates highly available network and ground infrastructure used for rocket launches and combustion tests. The infrastructure supports real-time control where delays of 0.1 seconds are not permitted and ensures reliable transmission of telemetry data.

Responsibilities include designing mission-critical network architectures for launch facilities, with redundancy and low latency requirements. The engineer selects and validates suitable communication standards and high-precision time-synchronization methods based on communication requirements, then uses them for network configuration, equipment selection, detailed design, and verification.

The role also establishes the server, network, and security foundations of control systems required for launches and tests. On launch and test days, the engineer monitors network conditions, investigates causes when problems occur, and carries out rapid recovery. Additional work includes researching current technology trends and preparing documentation used for operations and launch procedures.

The role needs a professional who can read and interpret standards such as RFC, IEEE, and SMPTE, define and implement original network requirements when necessary, rather than only combining existing products.

The work location is either the Tokyo branch in Koto-ku, Tokyo, or the Taiki headquarters in Taiki, Hokkaido. Travel to the Taiki headquarters occurs approximately once or twice a month for several days. The scope of work and work locations may be changed to those designated by the company.